How to lube your motorcycle throttle and clutch cable the cheap way! No special "lube tool" needed.

I've seen a few videos of people using the Motion Pro tool or others to lube the cables. I wanted to show a really cheap and effective way of doing this.
You don't need to buy the tool and you don't need to take the cables off the bike to do this.

[@octaviusmaximus328]

You just gave me a great idea, instead of using the tube, I will use a syringe and push the liquid liquid lube into the cable. Thanks for a great video tutorial.

[@alienbusa]

Sounds like a good improvement!

[@menom7]

Now THAT is an awesome Idea Octavius!!! ;)

[@usernamemykel]

@tall bike guy Sorry, but he overdosed.

[@NTromb]

Not sure how you’re gonna fit the little knob on the end with a syringe

[@RandallMoody]

Thanks for this video! I used it as a starting point and used a ziploc sandwich bag. Cut off one corner, thread the cable through the hole, electrical tape to seal it. put in about 1 inch of oil and hang the bag like an IV. About 15 minutes later, presto!

[@alienbusa]

+Randall Moody That's a great idea!

[@Klazudid1]

Hang the bag like an IV...priceless lmao...I will use just that analogy as I reinstall the carb bank yet again for my 92 getsicker

[@-MrRichBiker1967]

Another VERY good idea!

[@TigOlBitties0000]

Necessity is the mother of invention lol

[@rjk49]

You've rediscovered the old school way. Always worked well. Just took longer was all.

[@mar1video]

Great video bro ! I’ll definitely use that method from now on. I highly recommend the CRC Power Lube with PTFE (green can) ❗️ I use it on cables and other metal on metal applications (RV slide). Works great, doesn’t gunk up and stays on for a long time. Good luck with your projects , and thanks again for another great tip !

[@kurdt84]

Genius. Period. No overpriced lube tool required. I have a hose clamp and some vinyl tubing!

[@LeeBlacksmith]

This worked for me! My 1972 cb175 clutch stuck real bad but this fixed it thanks man saved me 20 bucks.

[@JustMe-999a]

cut your tubing shorter so you can grab the end of the cable with your hand. You only need a 1/4" of lube in there. Then just move the cable in and out with your hand until it comes out the other side. It takes about 10 seconds and it's a lot easier.

[@Truth24434]

Saved me some money on buying that part to do this. The hose worked flawlessly.

[@svartahridxhgc]

I did this task few days ago, I just inserted the lubricant straw into the cable hole, and with my fingers tried to make a sealed contact, you can also use tape or bubble gum.

[@themonkeydrunken]

Bill and Ted would agree :D

[@atotalmoron]

Ah, a freshly lubed clutch cable feels so nice on the hand. Smooooth and easy.

[@7316bobe]

Are you sure that, that is a clutch cable that you have in your hand?????????????

[@Ghostdog4]

Great trick that I'll use. BTW when you shoot the lube in it fills with bubbles. If you stick a small screwdriver in and shake it the bubbles break and you can add more lube and repeat until the tube is filled. I have been using a hypodermic needle. It fits between the cable and casing. Fill it with lube and either inject it or let gravity do it.

[@kenzo5716]

Nice trick. I've been doing basically the same thing, but instead of using a pressurized can, I've been using a small grease gun with a molly bases grease. I have used synthetic grease, too and both work very well. I just hose clamp the cacle and the grease gun. Good video. I'm sure it will help lots of people.

[@alienbusa]

I think my idea has been improved upon by many people since I posted this. That's the beauty of info sharing!

[@7316bobe]

Grease is no good. It dries out and then you can not get any oil to go down because of the dry grease and you have to buy a new cable.

[@Bulgdoom]

We use that LPS for lubing control surfaces on aircraft.

[@johnryan9628]

Man, thanks for posting this video. You're a smart cool guy. You should make videos like this for a living. Thanks again!

[@dozer3955]

You can also use a longer tube and cable tie it to the handle bars... This allows you to reach down and move the throttle bodies by hand until the lube comes out the other end... great video buddy...

[@romodon3213]

198 dislikes from ebay cable lube tool sellers.

[@curtisbrown5254]

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[@romodon3213]

@curtisbrown5254 right now there is 261 dislikes. I haven't left the good old days.

[@curtisbrown5254]

@@romodon3213 Where can you see them?

[@curtisbrown5254]

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[@romodon3213]

@curtisbrown5254 KZbin revanced for Android, has built in adblock and shows the dislikes.

[@jwayne777]

Brother, you saved the day. This video is awesome❤❤🎉🎉🎉! Thank you

[@srduke]

I do it this way on my '93 Ducati 900 Supersport and never had a problem. However, I'm a greenhouse plant and don't ride during the Winter (Sept to June here in the UK LOL) months and as such it doesn't get a particularly hard life. Works for me though. Great tip :D

[@williamsilva7425]

Nice post. I have a syringe type set up for lubing my mountain bike forks that I can adapt to your idea.

[@Klazudid1]

Each year I purchase at least two injector kits from wally world. One of the injectors always ends up in the tool box come turkey time

[@michaelhudsondrums-mhd]

This guys just seems really cool, lol. I know this is weird comment. But thanks for the vid dude

[@sethticlees]

Great video! I like. Save time and use zip-ties instead of the adj hose clamp. Also I use a shop air compressor, just a quick blast at 10psi to push all that lube in.

[@pcochenour]

Many thanks for this great tutorial, I will use for years to come!

[@JedediahSmith342]

I love slacker wackers cuz they come up with da best ideas. 😎🇺🇸✌🏽

[@brainfisher9844]

If you have an air hose, or even a can of compressed air, this is easier because an air hose nozzle is bigger and you can get tubing that will fit snugly. 1. Attach clear hose and clamp to cable as in the video. 2. Fill tube with lubricant. 3. Put a towel at the other end. 4. Use the compressed air to blow the lube through the cable. If the cable is dirty, you can blow kerosene through it first to clean it up. Then blast lots of air to evaporate out the kerosene, then blow lube through. Use a Paraffin based oil. Zoom Spout Oiler is Paraffin based turbine oil...really good stuff...will not evaporate or get gummy...stops/prevents rust and oxidation.

[@chihuahuaverde425]

Love the Zoom Spout oil. Good Recomendation.

[@T0BBi94]

Thanks for the video, my brand new clutch cable from last season seems to have some gunk in it, last cable was just rust, a miracle that it hold up, lets hope my new cable have not rusted up under the winter and this can be solved with some lube

[@7316bobe]

It wont rust up if you keep some lube in it. It's your fault your cable is rusting.

[@nmhs2k]

This seems much better than the real tool!

[@adamr8628]

After you fill the hose, seal an air compressor hose blower into the hose and force it down! You wouldn't even need the pliers when you spray the lube in

[@jackreed4063]

Screw that cable lubing tool. I have all that in my tool box already. Would have never thought. Wait til my club brothers see this. Thanks.

[@Road_Rash]

I actually have one of the cable lubrication tools & it doesn't work well at all, of course there's every chance in the world that I'm doing it wrong too...this actually looks more effective...

[@LiquidSSSnake]

I might try this on my car, I have one parking brake cable that sticks in freezing weather. It all works great above 40*, which is why I really don't want to buy a new set of cables. I need something to "push" the moisture out of that one cable.

[@galenhof3371]

"Claw wrench thing"....lmao!

[@jasondonovan1408]

He said pliers.....

[@keithmartland6463]

Why didn't i think of this! Thanks for posting

[@alienbusa]

Easiest way I found was pulling with another set up pliers. It was easy to get them out. Much harder getting them back in.

[@markrancourt5430]

Not the cheapest stuff but try Dri-slide. Follow directions. I use it and works awesome. Molly based lube that comes with a rattle. 😁

[@jeremyu3773]

Wow my dude. Thanks

[@eyewandersfoto]

DIY to the rescue again. Nice.

[@thezombie7839]

Great idea. Thanks.

[@CaptainVelveeta]

Nice job. You should probably include the time it took to remove the cable from the throttle in the "2 minutes"

[@lysy-yl6cf]

Thanks, great video. Helps a lot.

[@fm00078]

Pretty good, fairly messy. How about a CABLE POWER LUBE? Same system you did but use compressed air to blow it through the cable. Any dirt will be SHOT OUT, use a white rag to catch & view. (thumb up)

[@telrod8999]

Ingenious! Thanks!

[@metrobum]

Great quick hack to lube that line !

[@alienbusa]

Got it at Orchard Supply. Should also be at Home Depot, Lowes or even auto parts stores.

[@MrBurgandy25]

Good work man. great discovery.

[@jonnyg172]

Awesome Thank you

[@Glumpuzzler]

you sir are a fucking genius thank you!

[@alienbusa]

+scotty x I'm going to have to disagree with you there! haha!

[@arjen9843]

Good trick, thanks.

[@buckmajor]

Good idea but if there is friction then perhaps degreaser first would be ideal before the lube/white lithium grease? I saw another video on it but your idea works better from not spraying the lube all over the place. Thanks, I think I am ready to give it a try. Cheers :)

[@mar1video]

White Lithium grease might be to heavy for the cable, and gunk up easily. Try something light, like the CRC Power Lube with PTFE. It’s a great product I’ve used on cables and metal on metal applications like RV slides etc. Good luck with your project !

[@arjunp1835]

You can use a plastic bag cut like a cone with rubber bands. Way cheaper

[@tommyjuanadiaz7]

I left it on sprayed on cable hole came out the bottom, i finished.

[@petettteee]

hey dude!! awesome video!!! let me ask you somethink can I use silicon spray;

[@chrisc6874]

seriously dude . ...the cable lube tool works very well and only $10,instead of hunting for the right size hose. I'm sure there aren't that many different sizes though

[@magicoddeffect]

The benefit is that almost anybody who works on their own bike will have this stuff just lying around. No need to pay an extra $12 for a dedicated tool when the stuff you already have will work the same. You also don't need a straw on your aerosol lube can for this method, which is a big plus for those of us who are always losing the straws.

[@usernamemykel]

My lady likes my size hose.

[@djzel305]

Nice one Macgyber! Thanks

[@209golightly]

How often should the cable be oiled

[@the32honda]

That's up to the rider. If it feels notchy or hard to pull this can eliminate that feel. You need to use contact or brake cleaner first to clean the grit out of the cables and then apply the lube.

[@heydude76]

lubing is great!!! but to use a cleaner first is a good idea but sometimes not needed so I gotta say brake cleaner kicks so much ass its just brake cleaner is harsh on plastic and rubbers bits and pieces I myself use carb cleaner as it is not harmful to plastic and rubber bits and pieces

[@ohhhtravis]

heydude76 carb cleaner eats plastic stuff. Brake cleaner is safer for plastic because it's usually alcohol based. Carb cleaners use touluene and acetone and other strong solvents. Cancerous stuff

[@charleswilcher4148]

good way to do it

[@shivaillusions]

Thanks alien, clever improv that I will definitely use as soon as I can detach the cable ends from the throttle body! '82 Honda 1100. Any hints for popping them out? They just seem so tight. All I've done so far is open the housing to see the cable ends. Love the old 750 by the way...

[@bazza10198]

I did something similar but blocked the open end with a plug and clamp and drilled a small hole in the side for lube injection for a syringe or spray can.the honda workshop manual actually says to use motor oil ..

[@alexanderbondestam]

yes, motor oil has a really good thickness and consistency for these types of applications.

[@7316bobe]

I do not think that it says to use motor oil as a cable lube in any Honda workshop manual.

[@bobanofat2585]

thank you - now out to lube my 81 kawasaki :;)

[@jarronhaleysorrell]

Heat shrink 😎

[@REALflat1]

Genius!!

[@brianduchowicz8993]

will this stop my moped from accelerating as soon as i start it up,,it worked fine a few days ago when i got it,,but now as soon as i srt the bike the throttle wont kick dwn ,its fast ,and when i turn the handle to increase the throttle is goes up but then it goes bk to a high speed and it wont kick back down,,,,like i said it was perfect a few days ago,,its been sittin for years ,,says the guy i got it from,,so im thinkin the cables are rusty or dried up and not movin like they should??can you help??

[@swav100]

pretty smart the way with the tool sucks you end up wasting the lube more messy then anything good shit

[@MonarkenRTV]

Is it true for all bikes that you don't need to remove the throttle and return-throttle cable from the carburettors?

[@thedutchman8793]

that scared me a bit when he called it a claw wrench! lol

[@usernamemykel]

Yup, only a lobster would use such terminology. Just sayin"...

[@mml1224]

great vid......but what do I lube shifts, cables and linkage with: lithium grease or liquid wrench??

[@nspinicelli]

Check your owners manual.

[@albertomendoza4812]

Can I use LPS penetrant it’s an 11oz Aerosol can

[@wailnshred]

Ingenious!

[@Sole-Survivor]

how did you reconnect them?

[@alienbusa]

yes it would!

[@kendalllyons3554]

Thanks a lot!

[@claireb8542]

Will a cable tie be ok for this?

[@brianbutler2285]

Thanks for this. I have a 93 CB750 and I need to lube the cables tomorrow. The lube will come out the other side when you're done right?

[@alienbusa]

Yes it will. Good luck.

[@philherrick7319]

More than one way to skin a cat BTW- claw wrench=slip joint pliers

[@gettingpast4391]

You know... we see a lot of stupid s@#$ on youtube. This is not one of those things. Great idea! I've been using a funnel taped to the cable for years but this is a little better.

[@jetlee8607]

nice Bro

[@bryan2287]

Great video I bought the tool and it wouldn't fit snug on my cable.[zx14 ninja]. This is a better alternative

[@340rps]

If you own a Victory NEVER, NEVER lube your cables.

[@-thirteen]

what lube did you use? I have white lithium spray grease.......or WD40. I'm imagining neither of these is recommended...

[@p51mustang24]

+modcraft13 WD40 is not a true lubricant for any purpose.

[@chagothegreat]

+modcraft13 Lithium would be fine, WD40 no way

[@walkerrog25]

Cool idea and better than the old bag tied round the end filled with engine oil and left overnight.

[@alienbusa]

that's a good idea!

[@stupidkilns]

Nice

[@thanosa2206]

Or you can shoot a needle with oil inside

[@stantoncree8830]

Do the clutch wire.

[@powerrenger21]

can i use wd40 for this? or chain lube?

[@alienbusa]

I don't think either would be the way to go.

[@johnw7018]

yes but wd 40 evaporates quickly and leaves residue which collects dirt. just get the cable lube its 6 $ and you will never run out unless you have like 50 bikes with a million cables.

[@7316bobe]

Do NOT use chain lube as it is so tacky that it will not go down the cable inner. Just spend the 6 dollars and buy a can of cable lubricant. WD40 is no good either as it evaporates out leaving a sticky residue that really stops a cable working.

[@ririemarilyn]

hey can u use an engine oil as lube?

[@joanieandme]

sobering cat I've heard of people doing that, yup!

[@ririemarilyn]

thanks for the reply

[@tpotlog]

do not get skimp on cable lube tool it costs only 3-5 $ on ebay and will do a better job....... Unlike what people say there are cable lube tools that can be fitted on the throttle cables.

[@tpotlog]

***** A special tool is providing a tight seal to the cable which results in the spray pushing and flushing the dirt out ....with this method you are just soaking the dirt in more oil

[@tpotlog]

+Bill Connor you understand nothing about why cables are lubed and what a cable lube is desigened to do... Among other things it should puse dirt which is gathered there out. continue to use makeshift tools see how long it will take you.....I will not repond any more have fun thinking you kow it all

[@joeydirt420]

***** Shes right and wrong. I just bought a 15 year old bike, i lubed the cable without the tool, i managed to get the spray tube right in the clutch cable housing and sprayed that shit. Didnt make a mess and you should have seen the thick dirt grime shit coming out the bottom.

[@backroadgypsy1229]

+Jason Donovan lol

[@menom7]

YES joeydirt420!!! I have watched 2-3 different videos showing people using (and NOT using) that motionpro cable-lube device thingy,and I kept wondering to myself: "Am I the ONLY ONE who KNOWS that all You have to DO,is carefully,slip the spray-lube straw INTO the clutch/throttle cable housing,and just SPRAY? " I mean,TRUST ME people,You don't have to take the time to fabricate extra clear-tubing or hose clamps,etc. Just simply slip the lil red-straw INTO the cable-housing and SPRAY!!! Simple!!! :)

[@brianpauley4831]

Seriously, if went to all that trouble, I'd do a reverse siphon, and blow on the tube, like a dui check,and force white lithium grease into the cables as opposed to lame ass wd-40

[@DSTRuKT444]

Enjoooy! :D TnX man!

[@oldaxehead655]

Do you think Lucas Oil Chain Lube would be ok to use? I used it on my chain and found it to fling way too much so I have extra just taking up space.

[@mml1224]

why not just wipe the cable with lube on a rag with it?

[@butchtheiw]

And what is your aversion to doing it the simple, old style way? Meanwhile, I noticed your dripping a oil that will stain all over that nice concrete driveway. ("Oops! Aw well, it really doesn't matter

[@tommiller9230]

butchtheiw Anybody that works on bikes should have stains on the driveway

[@jasondonovan1408]

From the looks of the house.....I think he can afford it.

[@SuperCptblood]

Not a good idea at all. Point is to force the lube so when it comes out the other end, it carries out dirt with it. Zero pressure here in your idea. Probably no dirt came out the other end. Pressure is the key here.

[@7316bobe]

You are wrong. There is no dirt in the cable. We are not growing potatoes here we are just lubing a cable.

[@usernamemykel]

@@7316bobe Hey! Don't make fun of us spuds!!! Signed, Mr. Potato Head

[@Cdmasphuck]

It would suck if the package showed up that same day within a couple of hours.

[@williamb2854]

I did something similar...using the same concept. I used a 3" piece of shrink tubing..heated and shrunk it over the cable...used the top part as a funnel. When done, carefully slit the tubing off your cable. Worked for me.

[@jackcattanach8335]

I also did this. You can put some electrical tape around the end too in case it is adhesive lined tubing and don’t want the adhesive on the cable ends

[@robstone5333]

Just stumbled onto your vid. Thanks for taking the time. I tweaked your idea just a bit for my mower cables and they now work perfectly. You sound like a cool guy and I bet you’d be a great next door neighbor for stuff like this. Haha. Thanks again, man.

[@surearrow]

>>-----------------------------> "Claw wrench?" .....LOL....that's pretty cool! "Hey! Hand me that CLAW wrench! It's inside my shoulder luggage!"

[@jimwatts7489]

Real DA, got to be able to learn something from Mr. Dork.

[@hlsghost]

Cool! And a really pleasant video in general. Thanks!

[@cbrcontracting-eddiemyers9202]

that is straight up brilliant my man

[@chinwakebhai]

Yah !!! My type of handyman ! Fancy tools not required, just use your loaf and what you have on hand.

[@techtinkerin]

Sweet advice, I have all those bits n bobs knocking about 😎👍